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~If you have no IRC program installed or prefer not to you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for “Auth to services” and also enter your username and password.
==Chat Room Rules==
~Use of the [[http://freenode.net Freenode]]-hosted channel is subject to [[http://freenode.net/policies#off-topic-use Freenode's policies]] //and// [[http://freenode.net/changuide guidelines]].
~You may also use the normal [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Chat]] site and most any somewhat modern browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for Auth to services and also enter your username and password. There's also the secure [[https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Chat]] which sometimes doesn't stay connected as long.

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~If you have no IRC program installed or prefer not to you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for “Auth to services” and also enter your username and password.
==Freenode Policies and Chat Room Rules==
~Use of the [[http://freenode.net Freenode]]-hosted channel is subject to [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic Freenode's policies]] //and// [[http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml guidelines]].
~You may also use the normal [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Chat]] site and most any somewhat modern browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for Auth to services and also enter your username and password. There's also the secure [[https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Chat]] which sometimes doesn't stay connected as long.

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==Using Web-based Clients==
~SearchIRC offers [[http://searchirc.com/search.php?I=%23puppylinux&N=59&F=exact another Java chat]] that requires [[http://www.java.com/ Java]] & [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript JavaScript]]. Make sure to click on the **#puppylinux** link for it to popup the new chat window.
~You may also use the normal [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Chat]] site and most any somewhat modern browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for Auth to services and also enter your username and password. There's also the secure [[https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Chat]] which sometimes doesn't stay connected as long.
==Once Connected==
~{{image url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/HolyGeek/tuxfurryIRC3.png" title="connect graphic" alt="connect graphic"}}
==Registering a Nick name==
Click on Freenode
type
**/nick mynickname**
where **nickname** is your preferred name
(you will be prompted if not available)

you will then get an email
and you can then follow the instructions
to complete registration
==Hints and tips on using IRC (Gaim specific but helpful)==
1) When using Gaim across several networks (Yahoo, MSN, IRC, etc.) simultaneously I find the Auto-login to every network rather cumbersome. My personal preference is to set all of my accounts so I have to manually log in.
1) When you open Gaim, instead of selecting a specific account and then clicking the sign in button, I click the ACCOUNTS button and then place a checkmark in the ONLINE button of each account I wish to use during that Gaim session. This way you only have one instance of Gaim with several network windows, rather than 3 instances of Gaim with 1 network each.
1) When chatting on multiple channels, if someone types something, that channel tab text will turn red (or another color) letting you know that someone is talking there.
1) You may hold a private conversation with someone by double clicking their name. This opens a new window where you and that person may chat "backchannel". //See rule #4 above!//
1) Gaim and others have a nice file-sharing system called DCC. If you want/need to share a file, it is nice to open a private conversation to discuss the file, then right click the recipients name and select send file. They will only receive the file if they accept it. IT IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO SET YOUR DCC TO AUTO-ACCEPT.
1) Some channels have "bots". Bots are applications that loiter on an IRC channel to keep it open, log visitors, play trivia games with you, etc. Don't chat with them...they don't talk back. Wink Bots may be programmed to be malicious however, so be careful.
1) Some IRC servers parade your IP address for everyone to see by using a simple /whois command. Puppy is a nice OS in that if you have your firewall on, it appears relatively "invisible" and doesn't seem to respond to ping attempts.
1) See [[http://irchelp.org IRChelp.org]] for lots more info about using IRC.
~[[ChatRoomRules Puppy Chat Room Rules]]
~[[ChatRoomTranslate IRC Translation]]

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~If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. [[Opera]] or [[SeaMonkey]]/[[Firefox]] with [[ChatZilla]] installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like [[Ayttm]], [[Pidgin]]/[[Gaim]], [[XChat X-Chat]], irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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~If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. [[Opera]] or [[SeaMonkey]]/[[Firefox]] with [[ChatZilla]] installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like [[Attym]], [[Pidgin]]/[[Gaim]], [[XChat X-Chat]], irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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~If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. [[Opera]] or [[SeaMonkey]]/[[Firefox]] with [[ChatZilla]] installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like [[Attym]], [[Pidgin]]/[[Gaim]], [[XChat X-Chat]], irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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~If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. [[Opera]] or [[SeaMonkey]]/[[Firefox]] with [[ChatZilla]] installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, [[Pidgin]]/[[Gaim]], X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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~**IRC** is a form of instant messaging over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
~The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to **click on the Chat icon on the desktop**
==Using IRC Programs==
~If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. [[Opera]] or [[SeaMonkey]]/[[Firefox]] with [[ChatZilla]] installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, [[Pidgin]]/[[Gaim]], X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
==Accessing the Puppy Linux Chat Without an IRC Program Installed==
~If you have no IRC program installed or prefer not to you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for “Auth to services” and also enter your username and password.
==Freenode Policies and Chat Room Rules==
~Use of the [[http://freenode.net Freenode]]-hosted channel is subject to [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic Freenode's policies]] //and// [[http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml guidelines]].
~Also see, [[ChatRoomRules Puppy Chat Room Rules]]

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**IRC** is a form of instant messaging over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to **click on the Chat icon on the desktop**
==={{color text="Using IRC Programs" c="black"}}===
If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or SeaMonkey/Firefox with ChatZilla installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, Pidgin/Gaim, X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
==={{color text="Accessing the Puppy Linux Chat Without an IRC Program Installed" c="black"}}===
If you have no IRC program installed or prefer not to you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for “Auth to services” and also enter your username and password.
==={{color text="Freenode Policies" c="black"}}===
Use of the [[http://freenode.net Freenode]]-hosted channel is subject to [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic Freenode's policies]] //and// [[http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml guidelines]].
~[[IRC Main IRC chat wiki page]].

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====Puppy Linux Internet Relay Chat====
**IRC** is a form of instant messaging over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
==Related Pages==
~[[IRC Main IRC chat wiki page]].
~[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC on Wikipedia]]
~[[http://puppy.memebot.com/cgi-bin/say/ Puppy Shout]] probably best to arrange a meeting here
~[[http://www.meebo.com/room/puppylinux1/ Meebo]]
----
==Categories==
CategoryCommunity
CategoryNetworking

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======{{color text="Puppy Linux Internet Relay Chat" c="GREEN"}}======
[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant messaging over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
[[IRC Main IRC chat wiki page]].
[[http://puppy.memebot.com/cgi-bin/say/ Puppy Shout]] probably best to arrange a meeting here
[[http://www.meebo.com/room/puppylinux1/ Meebo]]

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[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant messaging over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to **click on the Chat icon on the desktop**
If you have an IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or SeaMonkey/Firefox with ChatZilla installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, Pidgin/Gaim, X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
[[http://puppy.memebot.com/cgi-bin/say/ Puppy Shout]] probably best to arrange a meeting here
[[http://www.meebo.com/room/puppylinux1/ Meeboo]]

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[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
==={{color text="Using Puppy" c="black"}}===
The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop.
If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or SeaMonkey/Firefox with ChatZilla installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, Pidgin/Gaim, X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
http://puppy.memebot.com/cgi-bin/say/
http://www.meebo.com/room/puppylinux1/

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Use of the [[http://freenode.net Freenode]]-hosted channel is subject to [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic Freenode's policies]] //and// [[http://freenode.net/channel_guidelines.shtml guidelines]].

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Use of the [[http://freenode.net Freenode]]-hosted channel is subject to [[http://freenode.net/policy.shtml#offtopic Freenode's policies]].

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or SeaMonkey/Firefox with ChatZilla installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, Pidgin/Gaim, X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
==={{color text="Accessing the Puppy Linux Chat Without an IRC Program Installed" c="black"}}===
=====For lots more, please see our [[PuppyLinuxIRC older IRC chat wiki page]].=====

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, Pidgin/Gaim, X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
==={{color text="Accessing Freenode Puppy Linux Channel Without an IRC Program Installed" c="black"}}===
**For lots more, see our [[PuppyLinuxIRC older IRC chat wiki page]].**

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[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.
==={{color text="Using Puppy" c="black"}}===
The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop.
If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then with other IRC-capable programs like attym, Pidgin/Gaim, X-Chat, irrsi, etc. enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
If you have no IRC program installed or prefer not to you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter any nickname you wish but to [[http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml use a Freenode registered nickname]] then check the box for “Auth to services” and also enter your username and password.
**For lots more, see our [[PuppyLinuxIRC older IRC chat wiki page]].**

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[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication. The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop or find it in the menu.
If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
If you have no IRC program installed you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter a fictions nickname or a Freenode registered nickname, then check the box for “Auth to services” and enter your nickname and password.
For lots more, see our [[PuppyLinuxIRC older IRC chat wiki page]].

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If you have no IRC program installed you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter a fictions nickname or a Freenode registered nickname, then check the box for “Auth to services” and enter your nickname and password.

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If you have no IRC program installed you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter a fictions nickname or if you have a Freenode registered nickname then click the check box for Auth to services and then enter your nickname and password.

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If you have no IRC program installed you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser. You may either enter a fictions nickname or if you have a Freenode registered nickname then click the check box for Auth to services and then enter your nickname and password.

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If you have no IRC program installed you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname.
If you already have an IRC program installed, you might be able go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux to auto-load your IRC client & our chatroom. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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==={{color text="Accessing Freenode Puppy Linux Channel Without an IRC Program installed" c="black"}}===
If you have no IRC program installed you may use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux Freenode Web Access]] site and any browser.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux in your browser and then pick your nickname.
If you already have an IRC program installed, you might be able go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux to auto-load your IRC client & our chatroom. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, **irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux** in your browser and then pick your nickname.
If you already have an IRC program installed, you might be able go to ""irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux"" to auto-load your IRC client & our chatroom. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, **irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux** in your browser and then pick your nickname.

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If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, ** irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux ** in your browser and then pick your nickname.

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==={{color text="Using IRC Programs" c="black"}}===
If you have a IRC-enabled browser (e.g. Opera or a Mozilla-based browser with ""ChatZilla"" installed), go to this URL, ** irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux ** in your browser and then pick your nickname.

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If you already have an IRC program installed, you might be able go to ""irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux"" to auto-load your IRC client & our chatroom. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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If you already have an IRC program installed, you might be able go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux to auto-load your IRC client & our chatroom. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.

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[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is intended for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication. The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop or find it in the menu.

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[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication. The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop or find it in the menu.

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======{{color text="Puppy Linux IRC Chat" c="GREEN"}}======
[[WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat IRC]] is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication. The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop or find it in the menu.

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//IRC (WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat) is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.//
The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop or find it in the menu.

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//IRC (WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat) is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.//

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//IRC (WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat) is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.//@@

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//IRC (WikiPedia:Internet_Relay_Chat) is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (many-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication.//@@
If you already have an IRC program installed, you might be able go to irc://irc.freenode.net/puppylinux to auto-load your IRC client & our chatroom. If that doesn't work then enter **irc.freenode.net** as the chat server and **#puppylinux** as the channel in the appropriate places.
For lots more, see our [[http://pupweb.org/wikka/PuppyLinuxIRC older IRC chat wiki page]].

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The easiest way to join our chatroom when you are using Puppy is to click on the Chat icon on the desktop or find it in the menu.
If not using Puppy or if you prefer you can also use the [[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=puppylinux freenode webchat]].